BAM Howard
@bamh.bsky.social
Minneapolitan. Cyclone. Cheesehead. Historian. Pacifist. Lover of architecture, music, and nature. 💟☮️
Proud to have been part of this effort. 💜💟☮️
Before the world knew Prince, he was just a kid in North Minneapolis learning piano by ear in this modest rambler. Now his childhood home has been recognized by the City as a local landmark. minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/property-housing/preservation/landmarks-districts/landmarks/nelson-house
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Proud to have been part of this effort. 💜💟☮️
Last night’s temps intensified the leaf drop. And, yes, I kicked through them all. Can we restart street sweeping? 💟☮️☺️ #MeMoments #Autumn #Mpls
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Last night’s temps intensified the leaf drop. And, yes, I kicked through them all. Can we restart street sweeping? 💟☮️☺️ #MeMoments #Autumn #Mpls
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The Republicans are going all the way to the Supreme Court to starve hungry children but please tell me again how the shutdown is the fault of the Democrats.
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Republicans are going all the way to the Supreme Court to starve hungry children but please tell me again how the shutdown is the fault of the Democrats.
He’s more interested in treats now but we’ll make him a Cyclone fan eventually. ❤️💛🌪️🏀 #DemonDogDays #BlueCy
November 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
He’s more interested in treats now but we’ll make him a Cyclone fan eventually. ❤️💛🌪️🏀 #DemonDogDays #BlueCy
Autumnal colors are popping! #Mpls #MeMoment😊🍁🍂
October 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Autumnal colors are popping! #Mpls #MeMoment😊🍁🍂
September 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I'm grateful Connor tolerates my impromptu pic-stops. Today's was especially awesome after yesterday's Cy-Hawk win.
❤️🌪️💛 #DemonDogDays #MeMoment #CycloneNation #BlueCy #Mpls
❤️🌪️💛 #DemonDogDays #MeMoment #CycloneNation #BlueCy #Mpls
September 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I'm grateful Connor tolerates my impromptu pic-stops. Today's was especially awesome after yesterday's Cy-Hawk win.
❤️🌪️💛 #DemonDogDays #MeMoment #CycloneNation #BlueCy #Mpls
❤️🌪️💛 #DemonDogDays #MeMoment #CycloneNation #BlueCy #Mpls
Times are rough. Political chaos and hatred reigns. Today I took a moment to soak in a beautiful view of my favorite city from the top of a parking ramp. #MPLS 💟☮️
June 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Times are rough. Political chaos and hatred reigns. Today I took a moment to soak in a beautiful view of my favorite city from the top of a parking ramp. #MPLS 💟☮️
Because a trip north doesn’t count unless you stop at Gordy’s Hi-Hat. IYKYK 😋🍔
May 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Because a trip north doesn’t count unless you stop at Gordy’s Hi-Hat. IYKYK 😋🍔
Definitely spring in Minneapolis, moving far too quickly into summer.
May 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Definitely spring in Minneapolis, moving far too quickly into summer.
It’s a ruse. Demon dog has already dug a hole in the yard and tracked mud throughout the house this morning. Sigh. #DemonDogDays #MplsSpring
May 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It’s a ruse. Demon dog has already dug a hole in the yard and tracked mud throughout the house this morning. Sigh. #DemonDogDays #MplsSpring
Don’t worry 🐝 happy. 😊
April 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Don’t worry 🐝 happy. 😊
My new leather lanyard represents my mood today quite well. 💀 🦋 🙂
April 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
My new leather lanyard represents my mood today quite well. 💀 🦋 🙂
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Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order that attempts to dictate what history is shared at the Smithsonian Institution and National Park Service sites. Read our statement on this political interference in the practice of history.
Defending Our Full, Shared History at the Smithsonian and National Park Service
Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order that attempts to dictate what history is shared at Smithsonian Institution and National Park Service sites. The order seeks to replace evidence-based history with a deceptive, exclusionary narrative at some of our nation’s most important cultural and historical
aaslh.org
March 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order that attempts to dictate what history is shared at the Smithsonian Institution and National Park Service sites. Read our statement on this political interference in the practice of history.
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An advance look at Barry Blitt’s “Left to Their Own Devices,” the cover for next week’s issue. #NewYorkerCovers
March 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
An advance look at Barry Blitt’s “Left to Their Own Devices,” the cover for next week’s issue. #NewYorkerCovers
Which path will you choose? I know mine. #AmericaNeedsHistorians #SilenceIsComplicity 💟☮️
Trump has now turned to co-opting history & heritage, as all authoritarians eventually do.
The moment of truth has arrived for US cultural & historic preservation orgs. Do they hold to their professional research & civic standards or bend to this Executive Order?
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
The moment of truth has arrived for US cultural & historic preservation orgs. Do they hold to their professional research & civic standards or bend to this Executive Order?
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
March 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Which path will you choose? I know mine. #AmericaNeedsHistorians #SilenceIsComplicity 💟☮️
March 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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These are the senators who collaborated with the GOP.
Schumer
Fetterman
Cortez Masto
Durbin
King
Shaheen
Gillibrand
Schatz
Hassan
Peters
Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.
Schumer
Fetterman
Cortez Masto
Durbin
King
Shaheen
Gillibrand
Schatz
Hassan
Peters
Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.
March 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
These are the senators who collaborated with the GOP.
Schumer
Fetterman
Cortez Masto
Durbin
King
Shaheen
Gillibrand
Schatz
Hassan
Peters
Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.
Schumer
Fetterman
Cortez Masto
Durbin
King
Shaheen
Gillibrand
Schatz
Hassan
Peters
Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.
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To be clear: a tariff is a tax.
March 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
To be clear: a tariff is a tax.
“Now is the time to stand with our public workers!” Thanks @governorwalz.mn.gov, I think so too. MAPE 💪🏼
March 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“Now is the time to stand with our public workers!” Thanks @governorwalz.mn.gov, I think so too. MAPE 💪🏼
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